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Every Daffodil Has Its Day

A Walk in the Garden with Bob Hill Even while enjoying spring flowers in our yards, we tend to think of them as just former temporary residents of box stores such as Lowe’s or Menards, the local nursery or a UPS truck. It’s our turn to raise them. We don’t give them their due senseContinue reading “Every Daffodil Has Its Day”

A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE

The District Market & Patio Walking into The District Artisan Market & Patio, you’ll feel welcome and relaxed as you peruse a variety of different shops featuring vintage books, furniture, coffee, sourdough and more. There’s not another place like it in New Albany. Creator Dan Hardesty wanted to give New Albany a space for communityContinue reading “A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

The Adventures of the Burger Mobile If you’ve ever used a charcoal grill, you may have seen a warning or two about the dangers of indoor grilling. Because carbon monoxide is lethal, every bag of charcoal you will ever purchase stresses the importance of NEVER grilling in an enclosed area like a home, tent orContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

A Skunk Tale My parents raised me to believe you should never have a dog in the house. They’re messy. They shed. They chew. They scratch. They’re trouble all around. That’s why our pups always lived in a dog house. That, however, didn’t stop me from wanting to have my favorite dog, Alby, live inContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

Built on Faith & Friendship

God’s Earthly Creations in Corydon, Indiana God’s Earthly Creations opened its doors the day of Light Up Corydon in 2020, and it’s been growing ever since. Focused on providing an in-person space to shop for Christian merchandise, owner Shelly Kendrick said she has met so many wonderful people, some just needing someone to talk to.Continue reading “Built on Faith & Friendship”

Wood-Fired Pottery

Southern Indiana Artist Potter Monte Young Potter Monte Young and his wife, Julie, originally from Iowa, moved from Minneapolis to the scenic environs of Jasper in 2013 to live close to their children and grandchildren, and to build their forever home and studio. “During my 30-plus year career in manufacturing, I moved my family 11Continue reading “Wood-Fired Pottery”

Past & Present

A studio visit with artist Kevin Rose Schultz Kevin Rose Schultz creates her signature pieces in a cheerful backyard studio designed and renovated by her husband, Rick. “It was a labor of love for him,” Schultz said of Rick’s decisionto transform a former two-car garage into an up-to-date art studio located behind the couple’s homeContinue reading “Past & Present”

The Fair is a Family Affair

Restaurant in New Albany, Indiana, offers new concept Walking into The Fair in downtown New Albany, you’ll feel like you walked right into a scene from “The Great Gatsby.” More impressively, you’ll leave filled with outstanding food, excellent service and a unique experience. The Fair opened in August and has been picking up speed since.Continue reading “The Fair is a Family Affair”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Fighting Words I’ve had plenty of people mad at me over the years, but few can compare to the guy who showed up at my door in his boxer shorts at 3:00 a.m. Now that guy wanted to punch me. To understand what made this fellow so angry, you have to remember it was 1993,Continue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”